Balloon ascends to 40000 feet in test flight near Dubuque
A Navy balloon carrying astronomer Alfred H. Mikesell and veteran flyer Comdr. Malcolm D. Ross landed near Dubuque Iowa after reaching 40000 feet in an experimental ascent. They were unharmed and flown to Dubuque airport, with a Minneapolis news conference planned. The mission tested astronomical aeromedical observations and a method for future orbiting satellite studies.
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Dubuque, Iowa
U.S. 20
Ilinois
Dubuque
Office of Naval Research
Washington
ONR
Comdr
Malcom D. Ross
Navy
Alfred H. Mikesell
Mikesell
Ross
Crosby
Minn
Rachotd Mikesell
Italy singled out as possible NATO summit partner
COPENHAGEN AP The Western Big Three United States Britain and France named Italy as a possible partner for a future meeting with the Soviet Union. NATO ministers gathered at Christiansborg palace prepared a communique reaffirming resolve against Soviet vetoes and ground rules for talks. The allies planned to press ahead with Moscow negotiations for top level talks while resisting Soviet influence.
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Copenhagen
NATO
United States
Britain
France
Italy
Soviet Union
Christiansborg Palace
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Cumpusums
Czechoslovakia
Poland
India
Egypt
Sweden
North Atlantic
Primary Tests Tap Party Choices Across States
The Associated Press reports on party contests in Ohio Indiana and Alabama as voters head to primaries. O'Neill leads in Ohio Republican race taft trails Celebrezze leads Democratic race in Ohio DiSalle dominates Democratic Ohio results Wallace trails Patterson leads Alabama runoff looming with Patterson holding slight edge. Bricker and Young secure nominations without opposition. Segregation stances remain a factor in Alabama multiple precincts reported.
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Indiana
Alabama
John Patterson
George Wallace
O'Neill
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Cincinnati
DiSalle
Cleveland
Anthony J. Celebrezze
John W. Bricker
Stephen M. Young
Eisenhower Rejects National Sales Campaign Endorsement
President Eisenhower declines to lend his name to a nationwide sales campaign. Representative Charles Chamberlain urged a "President's Sale" focusing on boosting consumer spending, including autos. Eisenhower replies he is inclined against endorsing a single sales venture and will stress the general importance of consumer purchasing.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Charles ©. Chamberlain
R-Mich
Chamberlain
Reinstatement for Wisconsin attorney Mark Catlin
The Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstated Mark Cattlin Jr. of Appleton as an attorney after a six month suspension and $1500 fine for unethical conduct related to offering political influence for pardons. The court gave no reasons, noting only the reinstatement and that he did not practice law during the suspension.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Mark Cattlin Jr
Appleton
Assembly
Catlin
Board of State Bar Commissioners
Board of Governors of
The
State Bar Wisconsin
Bar Commissioners
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Bar
Franklin W. Bucklin
West Bend
Bucklin
Urge for faster Great Lakes channels to boost Seaway benefits
Congress urged speeding up the Great Lakes connecting channels to fully realize the St. Lawrence Seaway’s economic potential. The House subcommittee heard that 30 million dollars is needed, with Eisenhower requesting 23.5 million. Rep. Blatnik and port officials said the funds would finish by 1962, noting the channels to Detroit Milwaukee Chicago and Duluth must be deepened to connect to the seaway.
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Washington
Congress
Great Lakes
Midwest
St. Lawrence Seaway
House Public Works Appropriations
Eisenhower
John A. Blatnik
D-Minn
Maxim M. Cohen
Chicago
Delinquency Tied to False Adult Values Says Educator
Wisconsin educator Ole G Kyitle warned at Oshkosh Education Day that false adult values fuel youth delinquency. Speaking at American Legion Club, Kyitle urged continuous work with youth and cited quotes on bad manners and contempt for authority.
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Wisconsin
Oshkosh Community Council
American Legion Club
Ole G. Kyitle
Beloit’s Memorial High School
Eisenhower Sees Bright GOP Prospects in November Vote
President urges unity across parties to back world trade, foreign aid, and military reorganization, arguing they are essential to national security. He cautions he may withhold support from Republicans who oppose his program. The three items face tough paths on Capitol Hill as IKE speaks of grave stakes for peace and liberty.
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Washington
Eisenhower
GOP
America
Congress
Capitol Hill
Thieves Break Car Of Whitestone Newlyweds Evans Family
Police reported Tuesday that thieves broke into the car of newlyweds Mr and Mrs Fred E Evans Jr of Whitestone NY twenty five years ago and stole all their belongings, marking a long ago burglary case in Linville North Carolina.
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Linville, N.C
Fred E. Evans
Whitestone
N.Y
Fred E. Evans Jr
Mock Nuclear Attack Report Reveals Large Wisconsin Losses
Stevens Point civil defense officials outlined early estimates from a two day Operation Alert drill. More than 300 000 people would be killed and over 100 000 injured in six Wisconsin H bomb strikes creating two radioactive fallout corridors. Civil defense teams nationwide tallied mythical deaths as millions theoretically perished during the three hour mock attack.
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Wisconsin
U. S
Stevens Point
Wis
County Civil Defense Test Is Successful
Winnebago County's civil defense machine functioned smoothly on the first day of a nationwide test alert. County coordinator George F. Oaks reported satisfaction with token mobilization and smooth communications, urging trained local volunteers to implement the program immediately.
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Oaks
Mercy Hospital
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Winnebago State Hospital
South East
Watertown
Wis
Stevens Point
Sheriffs Office
E. J. Ledvina
Oshkosh Civil Defense
Winnebago County
George F. Oaks
A.m
Nixon seeks to improve South American understanding of U S economic problems
Vice President Nixon said in La Paz that South American capitals show a woeful lack of grasp of U S economic issues. He urged more student and specialist exchanges, clearer U S information programs, and closer discussions with Latin American nations during his 18 day tour.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Nixon
U. S
United States
Latin America
U.S
Lima
Peru
Maritime Strike Plagues Argentina
In Buenos Aires the new regime of President Arturo Frondizi faces a two day maritime strike by the workers union demanding higher pay. Pro Peronist supporters gathered in downtown Buenos Aires while funeral masses mark Evita Perons birthday. Ship movement across Buenos Aires and other ports is expected to be halted by the stoppage.
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Buenos Aires
Arturo Frondizi
Evita
Maritime Workers’ Union
U S and Australia Plan Joint Wilkes Antarctic Station
The United States and Australia will jointly operate the Wilkes Research Station in Antarctica after the International Geophysical Year ends on December 31. The U S will supply all buildings facilities supplies fuel and food remaining, while Australia provides logistic and administrative services. Scientists from both nations will conduct joint studies and observations, with invitation extended to scientists worldwide subject to space and transport limits.
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Washington
United States
Australia
Wilkes Research Station
Antarctica
Wilkes Station
Fleming Named To Welfare Post In Eisenhower Cabinet
Washington March 7 Arthur Fleming president of Ohio Wesleyan University was chosen by President Eisenhower to succeed Marion Folsom as secretary of health education and welfare. Folsom, 64, will leave between July 15 and August 1 for personal reasons. Fleming 53 previously directed the Office of Defense Mobilization and served on the Civil Service Commission. The White House announced the nomination to the Senate.
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Arthur S. Flemming
Eisenhower
Marion B. Folsom
Health, Education and Welfare
Washington
Marion Folsom
Arthur Flemming
Ohio Wesleyan University
Folsom
Senate
Flemming
Office of Defense Mobilization
Civil Seaace Commission
White House
Eastman Kodak Co
Tisenhower
Ress
James C. Hazerty
Fols
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